The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest 2000's Mall Stores
Before online shopping took over, the mall was the place to be — and these stores were the reason you begged for a ride every weekend. Whether you were spritzing body spray at Bath & Body Works, trading games at GameStop, or wandering into Spencer’s for something you probably shouldn’t see, every trip had its must-stop destinations. From the cologne-clouded halls of Abercrombie & Fitch to the neon walls of Hot Topic, these brands shaped how we dressed, shopped, and socialized. Vote for the store that best captures the spirit of the 2000s mall era and help decide which one still holds a place in retail history.
1. BROOKSTONE
Brookstone is currently the #1 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 62.1% head-to-head battles.
2. AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS
American Eagle Outfitters is currently the #2 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 62.0% head-to-head battles.
3. SPENCER’S GIFTS
Spencer’s Gifts is currently the #3 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 61.4% head-to-head battles.
4. CLAIRE’S
Claire’s is currently the #4 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 56.5% head-to-head battles.
5. ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
Abercrombie & Fitch is currently the #5 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 49.8% head-to-head battles.
6. HOT TOPIC
Hot Topic is currently the #6 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 49.0% head-to-head battles.
7. GAMESTOP
GameStop is currently the #7 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 47.1% head-to-head battles.
8. VICTORIA’S SECRET / PINK
Victoria’s Secret / PINK is currently the #8 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 45.9% head-to-head battles.
9. AÉROPOSTALE
Aéropostale is currently the #9 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 45.7% head-to-head battles.
10. THE APPLE STORE
The Apple Store is currently the #10 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 44.6% head-to-head battles.
11. HOLLISTER CO.
Hollister Co. is currently the #11 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 34.9% head-to-head battles.
12. PACSUN
PacSun is currently the #12 Greatest 2000's Mall Stores of All Time winning 28.6% head-to-head battles.
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